Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/10/25: Trump Sends Marines To LA, Poll Shows Immigration Trump's Best Issue
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Jun 10, 2025 The hosts dive into Trump's controversial decision to send Marines to enforce law in Los Angeles amidst protests. They discuss how immigration has become a pivotal issue for him, showcasing strong public support. The podcast critiques the intersection of military presence in civilian settings and the political ramifications that arise. There's also a glance at how public perception of immigration has shifted over time, along with engaging commentary on celebrity lawsuits and the state of protests across the country.
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Marines Deployed To LA Unusually
- President Trump is sending 700 active duty Marines to Los Angeles under Title 10 to support federal law enforcement without invoking the Insurrection Act.
- This deployment is highly unusual and echoes only rare precedents in U.S. history, making it a shocking domestic military mobilization.
Newsom Calls Deployment Power Grab
- California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to sue the federal government for deploying troops without state consent, calling it an unprecedented power grab.
- He argues it breaches cooperative principles intended to keep state and federal authorities aligned in law enforcement use of force.
Trump Invites Fight On Immigration
- Trump’s deployment of active duty troops to handle protests indicates he is inviting a fight on immigration-related civil unrest.
- Such imagery and conflict serve to rally his political base on immigration as a core issue.